turn to
(intr, adverb) to set about a task
Words Nearby turn to
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How to use turn to in a sentence
"You took a different turn to-day," the spinster observed suspiciously.
Love in a Cloud | Arlo BatesI think I've done you one good turn to-night in stopping you going to South Africa.
Hyacinth | George A. BirminghamSeveral divisions have crossed the Tagus—our turn to-morrow.
The Life of a Regimental Officer | A. F. Mockler-FerrymanIt was my turn to-night to keep sober, as it would never do for the whole crew to get drunk together.
Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin | William H. G. KingstonArriving at the end of their tether they anchor, and all hands turn-to with a will to haul the raft up to the boat.
The Log of a Sea-Waif | Frank T. Bullen
Other Idioms and Phrases with turn to
Begin work, apply oneself to, as in Next he turned to cutting wood for the fire. This usage was first recorded in 1667.
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